Lift the flaps and learn about animal life in this fresh, fun-filled book for curious preschoolers. A small papery bundle hangs under a leaf by a silken thread. Can you guess what it will be one day? Butterflies, polar bears, turtles, frogs, birds -- they all have a fascinating life journey to follow. Peek under each large flap and look at colorful spreads to find out how each animal develops. A final spread invites readers to match each fullgrown creature with its beginning stage.
Author Biography
Nicola Davies is a zoologist and an award-winning author whose many books for children include Surprising Sharks, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor winner, illustrated by James Croft; Ice Bear: In the Steps of the Polar Bear, illustrated by Gary Blythe; and White Owl, Barn Owl, illustrated by Michael Foreman. She lives in Wales. Marc Boutavant is a graphic artist, illustrator, and comic book author who has illustrated numerous children's books. He lives in Paris.
